FLETCHER, Captain Francis Drennan

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Franklin Drennan
• Served in military: Y
• Obituary: From a Springfield, IL newspaper, probably the The Illinois Statesman: Dr. F. D. Fletcher Dies From Effect of Operation In Hospital In England Member and Captain in Ottis Unit Is Well Known Locally. Dr. F. D Fletcher, for several years a practicing physician and surgeon of this city, and a captain in the Ottis Unit W. died tuesday at Liverpool, England, according to a cablegram received yesterday by his former business associate, Dr. Don Deal. Doctor Fletcher had been suffering from perforated ulcer of his stomach and underwent an operation a week ago today. At first he rallied, according to information received by relatives, but suffered a relapse, causing his death. Relatives and friends of the family have sent telegrams to Washington in effort to have the remains brought back to this country. Dr. Fletcher was recently promoted to captain from first lieutenant. The decedent left this city February 4, and sailed for England May 11, and on arrial was stationed in Liverpool. Previous to his enlistment for war service he occupied an office with Dr. Don Deal in the Leland Annex building. Doctor had resided in the city for six years, coming here from Chatham. His home was at 614 1/2 South Fifth street, where his wife resides. Other relatives who survive are his mother, one brother, Cyrus Fletcher, and a sister, Mrs. Woodward who lives with the decedent's wife. Doctor Fletcher had many friends in the city and county. Together with his relatives, medical men of the city are grieved to heaer of his death, as he was prominent in medical circles. From another newspaper clip (unknown) Death of Doctor Fletcher It was not given to Captain F. D. Fletcher to die in battle. none the less, his was the will to give his life to his country and his end camen while he was serving with all he could offer in strength, ability and skill, the cause of his country. No small sacrifice was that which Doctor Fletcher offered the nation when he volunteered for service at the front. He was a doctor of exceptional attainments and mature experience. He had won a high place in his profession and was recognized as a valuable man. During the period of his service, before contacting the illness which caused his death, he had won further distinction and had been promoted in rank. Had he survived, other honors would have come to him. The passing of Doctor Fletcher was untimely. It came not too early, howeer, to prevent him from receiving the recognition due a brave, unselfishly patriotic civlian soldier. As such he will be remembered.
• Cause of Death: Perforated ulcer
• Census: 5 Jun 1880, Ball Township, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1918, 614 1/2 South Fifth Street, Springfield, Sangamon, IL USA
• Military: 11 May 1918, New York, New York, United States of America

Notes:

Numerous photos and new clips of his death via his aunt, Emily Jane Drennan Puilliam

Census:
Fletcher / F Drennan / (grand) Son / White / Male / 1 / Single / / Born in Illinois / Father Born in Illinois / Mother Born in Illinois

Military:
Sailed on the ship Ascania with Hospital Unit “W”

Family/Spouse: NUCKOLLS, Leona Ann. Leona (daughter of NUCKOLLS, Thomas Jefferson and BRUNK, Martha Ann) was born on 27 Nov 1880 in Auburn, Sangamon, IL USA; died on 20 Mar 1968 in 16th & Jones, Castle Hotel, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska USA; was buried on 23 Mar 1968 in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas, NE USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]